Planning to go see Wrestling Live? What can you expect?

Sitting Ringside waiting for the next match to get started

Have you ever sat down and watched wrestling thinking to yourself what it would be like in that crowd of thousands? After last weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber at the Rogers Centre, which marked my 5th live event in 4 years, and wow, it is very different than watching it on TV. If you ever plan to go, you need to understand that you will not have the luxury of listening to commentary as that is only something you get on TV so many times the crowd will be quiet but that's not to worry as WWE in particular will always have those moments that will leave everyone off their seat and on their feet. The first thing you need to look into is the tickets, as while it's free at home, it's a hefty penny going to the show, so expect good seats to cost around $180. Once you say goodbye to your hard-earned money, it is time to look the part meaning dress in your favorite wrestling merch or if you dont have any, treat the experience like a movie theater in that arena no matter the weather outside is very cool but the more you move around in excitement, the more you sweat.

When you do get to the event. DO NOT AND I REPEAT DO NOT BUY ANY SNACKS!!! The cost of a single bottle of water is the same price as a pack of 24 water bottles at Costco. Fill yourself up at home and avoid buying any food since it's just a scam of how much it is charged, but then again, I can't blame you if you are interested in that classic buttery popcorn, so just stay alert. If you plan to shop at the event, go early since lines will get busy and sizes for clothing may be sold out someone who keeps missing out on limited-time shirts because I take a chance at the arena to have items I want going late is not worth the risk so do your shopping right by coming early.

Doing the "WOAH" for Cody Rhodes Entrance

Finally, it's showtime! Normally, before wrestling goes on air you get what's called a "Dark Match," which is like a preshow where 2 wrestlers will start to hype the crowd with a quick and intense match that does not air on TV but once that's over it's time for the main show to begin. Be loud and have fun, it's a space where you are encouraged to be the superfan and cheer for your favorites and boo the not-so-favorites.

Overall, going to a wrestling event is nothing as comfortable as seeing it on TV, actually being at the event is a feeling you just can't get anywhere else, from chanting to cheering, it's worth checking it out